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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The Pennsylvania State University Office of Budget and Finance invites applications for the position of Financial Associate to support financial operations across the University. This position is initially intended to support financial operations within the College of Agricultural Science.  This position works in the central college finance office supporting 32 areas within the College of Agricultural, and interacts with administrators, unit faculty, and staff on a daily basis.  This position may also provide support when vacancies or projects across other areas of the University require additional help. This important role is geared towards providing comprehensive financial support to faculty and staff in Academic and/or Administrative units.

The Financial Associate will have a broad range of responsibilities, including but not limited to:

• Approve financial transactions according to policy in SIMBA and PSUBuy based on limited authority granted by the Financial Manager (including invoices, journal entries, deposits, purchase orders, etc.)
• Approve travel reimbursements and goods & services reports in SAP Concur based on limited authority granted by the Financial Manager; resolve issues; ensure reports adhere to university policies and procedures as well as funding source spending guidelines
• Review and audit purchasing card transactions; troubleshoot issues for departmental reconcilers and cardholders
• Provide training and support to unit staff; provide guidance on the interpretation of policies to ensure compliance and maintain internal controls. Resolve intermediate and moderately complex issues; effectively communicate policies and procedures as necessary.
• Analyze and verify funding sources to ensure appropriate spending

Education and Experience:

• Excellent customer service skills with a focus on providing supportive and responsive service
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to work both independently and as a team
• Team player attitude with a commitment to creating a positive and efficient working environment
• Knowledge of the University’s enterprise resource planning (ERP) system, System for Integrated Management, Budgeting, and Accounting - SIMBA (SAP/S4HANA) and SAP Concur desired; however, displaying a willingness to learn is more important

This position will be filled at the Senior Support level and minimally requires an Associate's Degree and 4 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

This position offers a flexible work arrangem